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No Lie: Isuzu to End Sales in North America

kelley@kbb.com — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:55:51 PST

Hurry down and pick up that new Isuzu i-series pickup or Ascender SUV you've been eyeing, because the automaker has announced it will stop selling its two remaining models on January 31, 2009.

Top January Deals: European Fun for $329/mo.

kelley@kbb.com — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:31:04 PST

Let's set aside broader economic concerns for just a moment and revel in some goodness: New cars are going cheap.

First Look: 2010 Volkswagen GTI

kelley@kbb.com — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:31:01 PST

The Volkswagen Rabbit/Golf/Rabbit is the country's longest-running hatchback, and its GTI variant is widely regarded as having created the pocket rocket genre.

2009 Acura RL: More Tech, More Power, No V8

kelley@kbb.com — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:30:57 PST

With styling that's sporty but less substantial than its competitors', and no available V8, the RL has been somewhat of an also-ran in its category.

First Look: 2010 Cadillac SRX Crossover

kelley@kbb.com — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:51:36 PST

You might not guess by looking at it, but the current Cadillac SRX -- based on the automaker's first-generation CTS sedan and offering available V8 power -- is one of the more athletic mid-size luxury crossovers out there.

Volvo Offers Free Maintenance on 2009 Models

kelley@kbb.com — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:07:22 PST

Volvo is offering a "Complimentary Factory Scheduled Maintenance" program for its 2009 vehicles.

Ford Helps Raise $1.8 Million with Warriors in Pink Mustang

kelley@kbb.com — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:07:18 PST

By offering the "Warriors in Pink" package for the 2009 Mustang, Ford Motor Company says it has helped generate more than $1.

First Drive: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro

kelley@kbb.com — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 11:26:51 PST

The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro doesn't hit dealerships until February of '09, but we recently had the chance to slip behind the wheel of a V6-powered pre-production model.

First Drive: 2009 Porsche 911 with Direct Injection, Dual Clutch

kelley@kbb.com — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 11:26:47 PST

Salt Lake City might seem like a peculiar locale in which to reveal a vehicle whose sole purpose is driving pleasure, but in retrospect the choice was a good one.

GMAC Relaxes Credit Squeeze, GM Offers Zero Percent

kelley@kbb.com — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 12:02:51 PST

After receiving a cash infusion from the government, GMAC Financial Services has relaxed its credit standards for borrowers, lowering its minimum acceptable credit score from 700 to a below-average 621.

New Laws Ban Texting, Windshield-blocking Navis, More

kelley@kbb.com — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:21:20 PST

New traffic regulations and the new year often go hand-in-hand.

Taking Advantage of the Credit Crunch

kelley@kbb.com — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:53:23 PST

As the national -- and then global -- financial crisis developed during 2008, news reports warned that credit for car purchases was growing increasingly difficult to find.

2009 North American Car and Truck of the Year Finalists Announced

kelley@kbb.com — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:33:48 PST

The changing face of the American car market has been highlighted through the announcement of six finalists for the 2009 North American Car and Truck of the Year awards, including two diesel-powered vehicles and, for the very first time, a Korean automaker.

What is the Cheapest Vehicle to Insure?

kelley@kbb.com — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 13:11:29 PST

Insure.

First Look: All-new 2010 BMW Z4

kelley@kbb.com — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:35:34 PST

BMW has taken the wraps off the second-generation Z4 (third if you count its Z3 predecessor), and we like what we see.

Video: Music Legend Mike Watt & his Ford Econoline Van

kelley@kbb.com — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:35:34 PST

Mike Watt is an absolute legend in the alternative music community.

NHTSA Delays New Crash Test Requirements

kelley@kbb.com — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 10:10:19 PST

The government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has postponed the scheduled upgrades to its crash tests.

2010 Chevy Equinox to Get High-Tech, High-Mileage Powertrains

kelley@kbb.com — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:35:08 PST

The redone 2010 Chevrolet Equinox will bow in at the Detroit Auto Show in January boasting two new mileage-making direct-injected engines and more efficient six-speed automatic transmissions.

Air Conditioning For One, Please

kelley@kbb.com — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:31:58 PST

When you're the only passenger in a big SUV, have you ever thought how much gasoline you were wasting by cooling the rear seat and cargo are? The answer: a lot.

Ford and TIA Work to Keep Aging Drivers Safe

kelley@kbb.com — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:46:53 PST

By 2020, some 40 million drivers will be over 65.